Peabody, MA vs Tacoma, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $65,891). Tacoma leads in walk score (52 vs 43). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Peabody, MA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1669) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 54,056 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $707,213 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $91,125 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+10.8 |
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64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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D
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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